To commemorate our 3rd wedding anniversary, we planned to go to this $$$ rated Stagioni ! The FOOD cannot go wrong here, definitely a $$$ quality, taste and presentation. Loved it. But the restaurant's ambience, seating, serving, space between tables, noise, etc. definitely not a $$$ experience, but again we would definitely go back for the food but may be with a more casual dressing lol.
We initially thought of ordering some wine, but the jolly atmosphere made us opt for beers ;) started off with some nice Belgium ales and Charred Octopus as an appetizer. Loved the octopus - it was cooked in their oven (used to bake pizza) and the char was perfect and crispy on the outside. We also got some complimentary bread and bread sticks in a paper bag (weird ?!?) rather than getting them served on a plate.
Our server was very good - polite, knowledgeable, explained everything in detail and made sure we were doing fine all the time. We were told if we could give all the order at one time, it would be easier for the chef and get it done on time and quick.
Ordered Baked Rigatoni and Quail for the main course - both were outstanding. Baked Rigatoni had baked rabbit as the meat and it was perfectly cooked and rigatoni was just delicious. Fried quail legs - was very tasty and the puree on the plate was extremely delicious, had to order a side of angles hair since just the fried quail legs were more like a finger food for me lol.
BEST PART - The dessert - Zeppoli and Warm Torta. If you looked up yelp before going to Stagioni, you would know you "have" to try Zeppoli. As rightly described those ARE pillows of heaven. Similar to beignets only more softer and tastier with salted caramel sauce on the side (damnnnnnnnn). The lady of the couple sitting in our adjacent table couldn't resist the sweet aroma of these Zeppoli and asked us what that was, ROFL.
Warm Torta was just out of the world - chocolate cake, crumbly on the outside and gooey inside with vanilla icecream or gelato on top. the candied sweet potatoes are the show stealer of this dessert.
Loved the FOOD, loved the service !